knife sharpeners

[pascooter94]

I need a new one,it will be used all over the house,fine edge to serrated knives.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Gatco.

[delcecchi]

I like my chef's choice. Paper wheels on a grinder work too. Sharpmaker seems well liked.

[Jim Almquist]

I like my Razor's Edge for my straight knives and use a tri-stone. I also have the LS Lansky system that will also do a real nice job. I also have a paper wheel system that I have not got the hang of yet but is the only system that was able to sharpen a serrated edge on my buddy's pocket knife.

I find that having good steel on your knifes and keeping the edge in shape with either crock sticks or a steel you really only need to sharpen them once a year.

[Surface Tension]

Keeping the angle constant is half the battle.

Nothing worse then starting over because you rolled the edge on one stroke.

If I'm in the field I'll use a diamond stone. I have a cheap 3 piece set with fine to coarse.

Takes material down fast, downside is its free hand.

I have a Lansky as well. It won't sharpen my Rapala so I've not used it much lately but it will do serrated.

A belt, disk, disc grinder, or combo with a table and tool holder is a slick way to sharpen knives.

Keeps a constant angle and takes off the hardest of steel easy. Just don't let it heat up your blade.

An edge in bad condition or one new to your jig start out with 220 grit. I work my way down to 1000 grit then finish with a leather belt with compound. They're nice to have around for other things too.

I have a Gerber fillet knife with a V sharpener built into the sheath. It works surprising well.

Sometimes simple works.

[JohnMickish]

I have a Chefs Choice as well, and if there is a better one out there it has to be awsome because I wouldn't give up the one I have for anything. Diamond wheels to start with and a stropping wheel to polish. It will make a thin fillet knife dangerously sharp in a few seconds and it works on all my kitchen knives too.

[Slabasaurus]

I have a Chefs Choice as well, and if there is a better one out there it has to be awsome because I wouldn't give up the one I have for anything. Diamond wheels to start with and a stropping wheel to polish. It will make a thin fillet knife dangerously sharp in a few seconds and it works on all my kitchen knives too.

yep... pretty much exactly how I would put it.

[pascooter94]

were do get the chefs choice?

[JohnMickish]

I got the one I have at Cabelas but other places have them too. Kohls and JC Pennys as well, maybe Target or Wallyworld. They are not hard to find.

[croixflats]

Here is a review and short discription of some models.

from America's test kitchen on pbs

Highly Recommended

Chef'sChoice Model 130 Professional Sharpening StationThis quiet model is the Rolls-Royce of sharpeners. Spring-loaded blade guides make sharpening foolproof. One slot works like a sharpening steel but removes all guesswork from the usual steeling motion.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ $139.99

Recommended

Chef'sChoice Model 120Very easy to operate; spring-loaded blade guides make sharpening foolproof. Knife seems to "fall" somewhat jarringly into first slot.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ $129.95

Recommended with Reservations

Chef'sChoice 110 Electric Knife SharpenerDoes the job at a reasonable price, although somewhat noisily. Instructions are a bit confusing and magnetic guides could control blade angle more easily. Grinding elements are set in from edge of machine and miss the heel on knives.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ $84.95

Presto EverSharp 8800Very loud, and stalled when testers applied any pressure. Appeared to scuff blades.

★ ★ ★ $39.95

Not Recommended

Waring PRO KS80Grinding wheels on this large, quiet machine are set in too far from end of slot, so user can’t hone entire blade edge. Knife dropped onto wheel, causing "scoop" to develop near heel end.

★ ★ ★ ★ $99.95

Kershaw Electric Knife SharpenerLoud, "nerve-wracking" metallic noise. Grinding action sharpened at tip and heel of knife but not in middle, eventually ruining our knife. Crucial operation instructions found only on DVD. Can only operate two minutes at a time.

★ ★ $59.95

*Prices subject to change

[MN Mike]

I've got a Chefs Choice and it was ok but after I bought the McGowan Firestone II, that's been the only sharpener I've used in 2 years. I'm not sure how it works with serrated knives but on straight blade knives, it can't be beat. You can get them for around $20, with a couple quick runs down each stone, your done, it puts one heck of a edge on a knife.

Mike

[fisherdog19]

Get a couple Japanese waterstones in 1000 and 6000 grit then watch a couple tutorials on you toob and you'll have shaving sharp knives. A good, hand honed knife cannot be beat.

[corncob]

Has anyone used the Work Sharp knife and tool sharpener?....It is a belt type and I think fairly new?....Sounds like the real deal.

[Gadgetman]

I would second the Razors Edge - I have gutted/butchered 6 deer with my knife since I last touched it with a sharpener. And it will still shave the hair off my arm

[fivebucks]

I like the old fashion way with a good stone and oil

[reinhard1]

i totaly agree. nothing does it better. good luck.

[Ralph Wiggum]

FWIW, I just took my Wusthof kitchen knives to Eversharp in Mpls. $2 a knife, and they are sharper than new. And all done while you wait.